A new edition of the "Journalism for a Clean Environment" contest – an initiative dedicated to stimulating environmental journalism in Romania – is launched on June 12.
ECOTIC, in collaboration with the Union of Professional Journalists of Romania (UZPR), launches the second edition of the national contest "Journalism for a Clean Environment"". This competition is aimed at media professionals who contribute through their journalistic activity to informing and raising public awareness regarding environmental protection and the efficient use of resources.
By publishing articles, reports and materials dedicated to the environment, journalists become determining factors of change. In a society where information shapes behaviors, the involvement of the press in environmental protection is essential — because a journalist who investigates and explains the effects of climate change or circular economy solutions not only informs, but also provides a personal example of civic responsibility.
About the contest:
Material registration period: June 12 – November 28, 2025
Contest page: www.ecotic.ro/jurnalisti
Premiere: Winners will be announced at the 2025 Clean Environment Awards Gala
Target audience: journalists, reporters, vloggers and bloggers from Romania
Supported material types: written articles, photo reports, video reports, vlogs, podcasts, radio or TV shows.
Proposed topics
- Climate change and biodiversity
- Ecological education in the education system
- Circular economy and its impact on the economy
- Waste management and recycling (including WEEE and DBA)
- Using renewable energy and reducing the carbon footprint
How to register:
Participants can submit their materials during the June 12 - November 28, 2025, through the form available on the ECOTIC website: www.ecotic.ro/inscriere-jurnalisti
Jury and awards:
A jury consisting of representatives of ECOTIC and UZPR will evaluate the works after November 28, and the winners will be announced at the Clean Environment Awards Gala.
The three best materials will be rewarded with Altex vouchers worth:
- 500st place: EUR XNUMX
- 300nd place: XNUMX EUR
- 200rd place: XNUMX EUR
Statements:
"We are launching the second edition of the eco-journalism contest with the desire to stimulate the interest of Romanian journalists in a complex topic: environmental protection and the efficient use of resources in Romania's transition to a circular economy. Journalistic efforts in this field contribute to correctly informing the public regarding environmental issues and solutions for the development of a sustainable society", stated Valentin Negoiță, President of ECOTIC.
"Along with its mission of being a union of journalistic creation, of correctly informing public opinion, UZPR also assumes the one of public utility with which it is invested, that of carrying out educational initiatives. We assume our commitment to the activity of ecological awareness with responsibility, for the benefit of our common future. We welcome the ECOTIC initiative, which we join with joy!”, he said Sorin Stanciu, President of UZPR.
About UZPR:
Union of Professional Journalists of Romania (UZPR) is a professional association that brings together journalists from the country and from Romanian communities abroad, with the objective of promoting quality journalism and supporting the professional interests of its members.
